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This article explains how to import bookmarks into Firefox or Mozilla Suite from a file or from another browser.  The imported bookmarks will be added to the current bookmarks.   
This article explains how to import bookmarks from a file or from another browser into Firefox or Mozilla Suite.  The imported bookmarks will be added to the current bookmarks.   


==Import from file==
==Import from file==
Firefox and Mozilla Suite allow you to import bookmarks from a file, using the ''Import'' feature of the Bookmarks Manager:         
Firefox and Mozilla Suite allow you to import bookmarks from a file, using the ''Import'' feature of the Bookmarks Manager:         
:'''Mozilla Suite''':  "Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks -> Tools -> Import"
*'''Mozilla Suite''':  "Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks -> Tools -> Import"
:'''Firefox''':  "Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks -> File -> Import -> from File"
*'''Firefox''':  "Bookmarks -> Manage (or Organize) Bookmarks -> File -> Import -> from File"  
Browse to the folder containing the bookmarks file, select the file (for example, "bookmarks.html") and click "open" to import the bookmarks.  The original file will remain intact and the new bookmarks will appear inside the Bookmarks Manager along with the existing bookmarks, after which you can rearrange them any way you like.   
Browse to the folder containing the bookmarks file, select the file you wish to import (for example, "bookmarks.html") and click "open" to import the bookmarks.  The imported bookmarks will appear inside the Bookmarks Manager along with the existing bookmarks.   


You can import a bookmarks file from a number of different sources, such as,  
You can import a bookmarks file from a number of different sources, such as,  
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==Import from another browser==
==Import from another browser==
Firefox has an Import Wizard ("File -> Import") which is capable of importing bookmarks automatically from Internet Explorer and other installed browsers.   Only use the following instructions if Import Wizard doesn't work.
Firefox includes an Import Wizard that can be accessed via "File -> Import".  You can use the Firefox Import Wizard to automatically  import  bookmarks and other data from installed browsers such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Suite and Opera. Only use the following instructions in Firefox if the Import Wizard doesn't work.


===From Internet Explorer===
===From Internet Explorer===
On Windows, Mozilla Suite will automatically import Internet Explorer "Favorites" when first installed and whenever you  [[Profile Manager| create a new profile]].  To manually import your IE Favorites into  Mozilla Suite or Firefox,  first you have to export them to a file from within IE, then use the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager to import that file.
On Windows, Mozilla Suite will automatically import Internet Explorer "Favorites" when first installed and whenever you  [[Profile Manager| create a new profile]].  You can manually import your IE Favorites but you have to first use Internet Explorer to export the Favorites to a file, then use the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager to import it.


'''To export from IE:'''
'''To export your IE Favorites to a file'''
# Run Internet Explorer.
# Open Internet Explorer.
# Go to "File > Import and Export...", then click Next.
# Go to "File > Import and Export...", then click Next.
# Select "Export Favorites", click Next, click Next again (unless you only want to export a subfolder of your Favorites, in which case, select that subfolder now).
# Select "Export Favorites", click Next, click Next again (unless you only want to export a subfolder of your Favorites, in which case, select that subfolder now).
# Click "Export to a File or Address", then click Browse and save the bookmarks onto your desktop. (Any file name and location will work, as long as you remember where you saved it.)
# Click "Export to a File or Address", click "Browse" to choose a location such as the desktop (or accept the default  location) and save the file, which is named "bookmark.htm" by default.  
# Click Next, then Finish to complete the export.   
# Click Next, then Finish to complete the export.   
After you've finished exporting your IE Favorites to a file, you can import that file using the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager Import function (see above).
After you've finished exporting your IE Favorites to a file, use the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager and [[#Import from file |import the file]].  


===From MSN Explorer===
===From MSN Explorer===
See [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=307572 MozillaZine Forums].
See [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=307572 this MozillaZine forum thread].


===From Opera===
===From Opera===
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.iosart.com/firefox/plainoldfavorites/ Plain Old Favorites extension] to use your IE favorites directly in Firefox.
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/668/ PlainOldFavorites] - Extension for using  Internet Explorer Favorites directly from Firefox
* Third-party Bookmark Converters
*Third-party Bookmark Converters:
**[http://www.magnusbrading.com/bmc/ The Bookmark Converter]: Windows only. Supports IE, Firefox,  Mozilla, Netscape, Opera.  
**[http://www.magnusbrading.com/bmc/ The Bookmark Converter]: Windows only. Supports IE, Firefox,  Mozilla, Netscape, Opera.  
**[http://bookmarkbridge.sourceforge.net/index.html Bookmark Bridge]: Supports IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Opera, Konqueror.
**[http://bookmarkbridge.sourceforge.net/index.html Bookmark Bridge]: Supports IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Opera, Konqueror.
**[http://bkm.sourceforge.net/en/index.html Bookmark Manager]: Supports IE, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera.
**[http://bkm.sourceforge.net/en/index.html Bookmark Manager]: Supports IE, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera.
**[http://www.linkagogo.com/go/Convert/Home LinkaGoGo Bookmarks Converter]: Supports: IE, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera and others.
**[http://www.linkagogo.com/go/Convert/Home LinkaGoGo Bookmarks Converter]: Supports: IE, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera and others.


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This article explains how to import bookmarks from a file or from another browser into Firefox or Mozilla Suite. The imported bookmarks will be added to the current bookmarks.

Import from file

Firefox and Mozilla Suite allow you to import bookmarks from a file, using the Import feature of the Bookmarks Manager:

  • Mozilla Suite: "Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks -> Tools -> Import"
  • Firefox: "Bookmarks -> Manage (or Organize) Bookmarks -> File -> Import -> from File"

Browse to the folder containing the bookmarks file, select the file you wish to import (for example, "bookmarks.html") and click "open" to import the bookmarks. The imported bookmarks will appear inside the Bookmarks Manager along with the existing bookmarks.

You can import a bookmarks file from a number of different sources, such as,

  • Bookmarks.html file from another Firefox or Mozilla Suite profile folder (see the linked article for locations).
  • Bookmarks.html file from a Firefox or Mozilla Suite profile backup.
  • Exported Internet Explorer bookmark.htm file saved to the desktop or other location (see below).

Import from another browser

Firefox includes an Import Wizard that can be accessed via "File -> Import". You can use the Firefox Import Wizard to automatically import bookmarks and other data from installed browsers such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Suite and Opera. Only use the following instructions in Firefox if the Import Wizard doesn't work.

From Internet Explorer

On Windows, Mozilla Suite will automatically import Internet Explorer "Favorites" when first installed and whenever you create a new profile. You can manually import your IE Favorites but you have to first use Internet Explorer to export the Favorites to a file, then use the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager to import it.

To export your IE Favorites to a file

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. Go to "File > Import and Export...", then click Next.
  3. Select "Export Favorites", click Next, click Next again (unless you only want to export a subfolder of your Favorites, in which case, select that subfolder now).
  4. Click "Export to a File or Address", click "Browse" to choose a location such as the desktop (or accept the default location) and save the file, which is named "bookmark.htm" by default.
  5. Click Next, then Finish to complete the export.

After you've finished exporting your IE Favorites to a file, use the Mozilla Suite or Firefox Bookmarks Manager and import the file.

From MSN Explorer

See this MozillaZine forum thread.

From Opera

If Firefox Import Wizard doesn't work, you can use a third-party bookmarks manager like Bookmark Converter to import your Opera bookmarks and export them back out as a HTML file. Then you can import it into Firefox.

From Safari

You need third-party software to export Safari bookmarks such as Safari Bookmark Exporter (works with Mac OS X Tiger) [1] [2].

From SBC Yahoo! Browser

How do I import/export my bookmarks?

From Avant Browser

Looks like you open IE and File > Export. Then open Firefox and bookmarks > manage > file > import > from file. Based on [3] [4]

From AOL 8 or 9

Use this widget http://www.linkagogo.com/go/Convert?informat=aol&outformat=netscape

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